Canada has announced that it will allocate approximately C$389 million (more than $280 million) to train Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets. The announcement was made by the office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The funding will be provided through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Air Force Capability Coalition. Part of the funds will also be used to provide critical equipment for the safe operation of F-16s in Ukraine. The commitment is sourced from previously announced military funding and aims to support training for pilots in Ukraine’s Armed Forces, as well as provide necessary equipment for the F-16s.

Additionally, Canada has disclosed the details of a new military aid package worth C$500 million (about $380 million) for Ukraine. The aid package includes support for military equipment, assistance, and training for Ukraine’s Armed Forces, as well as funds for the NATO Comprehensive Assistance Package Trust Fund to help rebuild Ukraine’s security and defense sector. The announcement was made during a meeting between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Washington, D.C. These additional funds complement Canada’s existing military assistance to Ukraine, bringing the total to $1.1 billion this year. Canada has been supporting Ukraine in various European initiatives and providing weapons and military equipment, including the purchase of air defense systems and armored personnel carriers.

ملخص الأخبار

• المرحلة الأولى من شاحنات ACSV المدرعة الجديدة ستصل إلى القوات الدفاعية الأوكرانية في يونيو.
• كندا تدعم أوكرانيا من خلال المبادرات الأوروبية المختلفة مثل مشتريات الأسلحة الداعمة.
• تدعم كندا أوكرانيا في مجملها بمعدات عسكرية وأموال لإعادة بناء القطاع الأمني والدفاعي الأوكراني.